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N.Y. law permits municipalities to offer coverage to emergency staff

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:38:57 +0000

Gov. David A. Paterson has signed a new law that takes effect immediately to increase access to health care for volunteer fire and ambulance workers in New York.

N.Y. law permits municipalities to offer coverage to emergency staff via IFAwebnews.

Wrynn applauds New York’s participation in high-risk health pool

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:48:13 +0000

New York’s insurance superintendent is preparing for a new high-risk insurance pool to help uninsured residents with a goal of having the program operational by this summer.

Wrynn applauds New York’s participation in high-risk health pool via IFAwebnews.

Brooks departs N.Y. insurance regulator for post at AXA Equitable

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:52:35 +0000

After a nearly three-year stint in the public sector as a superintendent with the New York State Insurance Department – including a month as the agency’s acting superintendent – Kermitt Brooks has joined AXA Equitable Life Insurance Co.

Brooks departs N.Y. insurance regulator for post at AXA Equitable via IFAwebnews.

Law regulating life settlements, banning STOLI advances in New York

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:18 +0000

A new law regulating New York’s life settlements market and outlawing stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) is awaiting the signature of Gov. David A. Patterson.

Law regulating life settlements, banning STOLI advances in New York via IFAwebnews.

Wisconsin extends young adult health care through parents to age 27

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:40 +0000

Joining states including Pennsylvania and New York, Wisconsin has expanded health insurance coverage to young adults through their parents plans.

Wisconsin extends young adult health care through parents to age 27 via IFAwebnews.

Paterson cuts millions in Medicaid for New York residents

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:31:56 +0000

As part of a two-year, $5 billion deficit reduction plan, New York Gov. David A. Paterson is cutting nearly $500 million in Medicaid and other health and mental hygiene programs in the state.

Paterson cuts millions in Medicaid for New York residents via IFAwebnews.

Paterson signs law expanding independent contractors health coverage

Bob Graham — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:47:36 +0000

Gov. David A. Paterson signed into law a measure allowing state insurance regulators to approve allowing health insurers to issue group health insurance policies to cover temporary, part-time, freelance and self-employed workers.

Paterson signs law expanding independent contractors health coverage via IFAwebnews.

State Senate confirms Wrynn as New York insurance superintendent

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:47:31 +0000

Twenty-two days after being named acting superintendent of the New York State Insurance Department, James J. Wrynn is now the agency’s official overseer.

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State Senate confirms Wrynn as New York insurance superintendent via IFAwebnews.

Paterson orders insurers to cover H1N1 vaccinations for children

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:45:41 +0000

While many insurers across the nation have voluntarily said they will cover seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccinations, New York Gov. David A. Paterson is making it a mandate for the state’s youngest residents.

Paterson orders insurers to cover H1N1 vaccinations for children via IFAwebnews.

New York Liquidation Bureau gets new leadership

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:10:43 +0000

Dennis J. Hayes was appointed as special deputy superintendent of the New York Liquidation Bureau, the division that serves as the court-appointed fiduciary and receiver of insolvent or impaired insurers in the state.

New York Liquidation Bureau gets new leadership via IFAwebnews.